Financial Accounts Year End 31[st] August 2025
1[st] Dromore Newry Scout Group
2 Home Avenue
Newry
Co. Down
BT34 2DL
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First Dromore Newry Scout Group, 2 Home Avenue, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 2DL
18[th] October 2025
Treasurer’s Report
This report refers to the Scouting year, which we use as our accounting period: 1[st] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025.
During the year, the Group received £7,000 in rental income from Sure Start for use of the premises over an eight-month period. This was a one-off arrangement during the year, but it worked well for the Group and is something the Trustees may consider again in future, should the opportunity arise.
Donations totalled £2,490, down from £3,106.45 in 2024. The Group’s main source of regular income remains monthly subscriptions, which increased from £14,788 in 2024 to £16,232 in 2025. This increase was helped by the continued growth of the Group, including the addition of the Squirrels section.
The Group received £29,959.25 in grants during the year. Much of this funding related to the 80th Anniversary Summer Camp celebrations, with further grants supporting projects including mural painting, garden and outdoor space improvements, and Irish language activities. These grants were achieved through the continued work of Raymond O’Donnell and Barry Kinney, and the Group records its thanks for their ongoing support.
Fundraising income also increased during the year, with the Christmas Draw and related raffles raising £3,375 compared with £1,840 in 2024. Total income, excluding grants and the £8,000 internal transfer from the Development Fund, increased from approximately £28.1K in 2024 to approximately £39.1K in 2025.
Total expenditure for the year was £65,635.42. This is lower than the 2024 total of £76,729.82; however, the prior year included the cost of purchasing the Group vehicle. When that one-off vehicle expenditure is excluded, expenditure increased from approximately £39.8K in 2024 to £65.6K in 2025. The main reason for this increase was the 80th Anniversary Group Camp and the wider activity programme. Activity costs increased to £32,346.50, compared with £18,078.39 in 2024.
Equipment expenditure remained broadly similar at £3,763.08. Repairs, maintenance and cleaning increased significantly, from £713.71 in 2024 to £9,973.32 in 2025. This included the installation of two sets of double security fire doors, additional cleaning costs arising from the hall rental, and improvements to the outside of the hall. Insurance costs also increased to £3,173.95, due to the additional vehicle insurance and increased premiums on the Trustee and hall policies.
The major recurring cost for the Group every year is Scouting Ireland and Regional fees. These increased from £7,329.41 in 2024 to £8,331 in 2025, representing 51.3% of parental voluntary subscriptions.
The total surplus for the year was £11,429.65. This includes an £8,000 transfer from the Development Fund to the main account. Excluding that internal transfer, the Group generated a surplus of £3,429.65 for the year.
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First Dromore Newry Scout Group, 2 Home Avenue, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 2DL
Our leaders, who are all volunteers, are to be commended for their continued support and dedication during the year. Their work enabled the Group to deliver an active programme for young people, including a significant anniversary year, while continuing to manage resources carefully.
During the year, the Group received £3,705.83 in Gift Aid for the tax year ended 2023. A transfer of £6,000 was made from the main account into the Building Development Fund to provide for future investment required in the Scout Den.
The Development Fund also received grants of £6,566.40 towards the renovation of the toilet facilities. During 2025, £16,260.10 was spent from the Development Fund on the refurbishment of these facilities. At year end, the main account balance was £9,612.77 and the Development Fund balance was £23,455.76.
Overall, the financial standing of the Scout Group remains strong. The Trustees will continue to manage the Group’s finances carefully, while investing in the programme, facilities and long-term sustainability of the Group.
Barry Duffy Treasurer 1[st] Dromore Newry Scout Group 18/10/2025
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Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31st August 2025
| 31st Aug 25 | 31st Aug 25 | 31st Aug 24 | 31st Aug 24 | 31st Aug 23 | 31st Aug 23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME | ||||||||
| Rent Sure Start |
£ | 7,000.00 |
£ | 1,000.00 |
£ | - |
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| Donations | £ | 2,490.00 |
£ | 3,106.45 |
£ | 1,470.00 |
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| Monthly Subscriptions Cubs, Scouts, Venturers | £ | 16,232.00 |
£ | 14,788.00 |
£ | 13,522.00 |
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| Grants | £ | 29,959.25 |
£ | 52,854.78 |
£ | 6,043.74 |
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| Sponsorship | £ | - |
£ | - |
£ | - |
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| Sale of Uniforms | £ | 90.00 |
£ | 85.00 |
£ | 220.00 |
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| Activity Income | ||||||||
| Scout Activities | £ | 3,905.80 |
£ | 5,195.00 |
£ | 4,178.25 |
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| Venturers Activities | £ | 2,082.58 |
£ | 80.00 |
£ | - |
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| Cub & Beaver Activities | £ | 3,200.00 |
£ | 1,464.35 |
£ | 985.00 |
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| Rover Activities | ||||||||
| Fundraising Income | ||||||||
| Christmas Draw | £ | 3,375.00 |
£ | 1,840.00 |
£ | - |
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| Venturer Bag Packs | £ | - |
£ | - |
£ | - |
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| Other | £ | - |
£ | - |
£ | - |
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| From the Development Fund | £ | 8,000.00 |
£ | - |
£ | - |
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| Parent support group Other Income | £ | 730.44 |
£ | 536.07 |
£ | 301.90 |
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| ---------------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------------- | ||||||
| Total Income | £ | 77,065.07 |
£ | 80,949.65 |
£ | 26,720.89 |
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| EXPENDITURE | ||||||||
| Summer Camp and Activity Expenses | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| Cub & Beaver Activity Costs | £ | 12,903.87 |
£ | 4,287.51 |
£ | 3,444.53 |
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| Scout Camp & Activity Costs | £ | 18,061.01 |
£ | 9,700.32 |
£ | 4,375.77 |
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| Venturer Activity Costs | £ | 232.24 |
£ | 3,498.86 |
£ | 198.80 |
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| Rovers Activities Costs | £ | 1,149.38 |
£ | 591.70 |
£ | 90.34 |
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| Equipment | £ | 3,763.08 |
£ | 4,004.11 |
£ | 3,263.13 |
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| Courses & Scouting Ireland Fees | ||||||||
| Leader Courses / First Aid | £ | 2,071.96 |
£ | 1,914.67 |
£ | 407.33 |
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| Scouting Ireland Fees / Region Fees | £ | 8,331.00 |
51.3% | £ | 7,329.41 |
49.6% | £ | 6,538.50 |
| Donations / Gifts | £ | 476.00 |
£ | 1,070.00 |
£ | - |
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| Fundraising Expenses | £ | 51.69 |
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| Purchase of Uniforms / Badges | £ | 906.48 |
£ | 934.00 |
£ | 316.78 |
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| Utility Costs | ||||||||
| Electricity | £ | 880.22 |
£ | 578.93 |
£ | 480.31 |
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| Insurance Payment | £ | 3,173.95 |
£ | 1,824.13 |
£ | 1,126.82 |
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| Oil Payments | £ | 952.00 |
£ | 1,113.73 |
£ | 1,033.45 |
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| Broadband and IT | £ | 493.63 |
£ | 477.72 |
£ | 629.22 |
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| Water Rates | £ | 489.98 |
£ | 424.08 |
£ | 351.69 |
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| Repairs & Maintenance & Cleaning | £ | 9,973.32 |
£ | 713.71 |
£ | 2,083.43 |
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| Hall Upgrade Costs and fees | £ | - |
£ | 800.00 |
£ | 2,400.00 |
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| Motor Van Expenses | £ | 1,210.93 |
£ | 36,949.64 |
£ | 839.91 |
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| Sundry Expenses | £ | 514.68 |
£ | 517.30 |
£ | 776.65 |
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| Total Expenditure | £ | 65,635.42 |
£ | 76,729.82 |
£ | 28,356.66 |
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| Surplus/Deficit for the Year | £ | 11,429.65 |
£ | 4,219.83 |
-£ | 1,635.77 |
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1ST DROMORE NEWRY SCOUT GROUP
Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31st August 2025
| 31st Aug 25 | 31st | Aug 24 | 31st Aug 23 | 31st Aug 23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Opening Balance as at 1st September | 477.29 £ |
£ | 1,646.98 |
£ | 4,046.81 |
|
| Surplus /Deficitfor the Year Ended 31st August | 11,429.65 £ |
£ | 4,219.83 |
-£ | 1,635.77 |
|
| ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ||||
| Closing Balance as at 31st August | 11,906.94 £ |
£ | 5,866.81 |
£ | 2,411.04 |
|
| Transfer to AIB NI Development Fund Account | 6,000.00 -£ |
-£ | 6,650.00 |
-£ | 5,400.00 |
|
| Gift Aid Received in the Year | 3,705.83 | 1,260.48 | 4,635.94 | |||
| Grant for upgrade of toilets transferred to Building Fund After Y/E | ||||||
| ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ||||
| Closing Balance as at 31st August | 9,612.77 £ |
£ | 477.29 |
£ | 1,646.98 |
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| ============= | ============= | ============= | ||||
| ULSTER BANK RECONCILIATION | ||||||
| 31st Aug 25 | 31st | Aug 24 | 31st Aug 23 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Ulster Bank Statement Balance @ 31st August | 9,612.77 £ |
£ | 4,056.97 |
£ | 11,646.98 |
|
| Less Unpresented Cheques | - £ |
-£ | 3,579.68 |
-£ | 10,000.00 |
|
| Add Unrecorded Lodgements | - £ |
£ | - |
£ | - |
|
| ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ||||
| Ulster Bank Balance as at 31st August | 9,612.77 £ |
£ | 477.29 |
£ | 1,646.98 |
|
| ============= | ============= | ============= | ||||
| - | - | 0.00 |
- | 0.00 |
AIB NI DEVELOPMENT FUND RECONCILIATION
| 31st Aug 25 | 31st Aug 25 | 31st Aug 24 | 31st Aug 24 | 31st Aug 23 | 31st Aug 23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| Opening Balance as at 1st September | £ | 35,196.48 |
£ | 29,419.44 |
£ | 39,059.52 |
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| Donations Transfers from Ulster Bank Main A/c | £ | 6,000.00 |
£ | 6,650.00 |
£ | 5,400.00 |
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| Transfer to Ulster Bank A/c | -£ | 8,000.00 |
£ | - |
£ | - |
||
| Development FundExpenses | -£ | 16,260.10 |
-£ | 824.84 |
-£ | 14,997.84 |
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| Development Fund Donations/Grants | £ | 6,566.40 |
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| Bank Charges | -£ | 47.02 |
-£ | 48.12 |
-£ | 42.24 |
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| ---------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ||||||
| Closing Balance as at 31st August | £ | 23,455.76 |
£ | 35,196.48 |
£ | 29,419.44 |
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| AIB NI Bank Summary | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| Development Fund Account Balance 31st August | 23,701.76 | 32,262.80 | 29,419.44 | |||||
| Less O/S Cheques | - | 246.00 |
- | 646.00 |
- | |||
| Add O/S Lodgement | - | 3,579.68 | - | |||||
| Closing Balance as at 31st August | 23,455.76 | 35,196.48 | 29,419.44 | |||||
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First Dromore Newry Scout Group, 2 Home Avenue, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 2DL
18[th] October 2025
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of 31[st] August 2025 Registered Charity: NIC106003
The following statement summarises the assets and liabilities of 1[st] Dromore Newry Scout Group as of 31[st] August 2025, based on the charity’s bank balances and records at the year end.
Assets
| Asset | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ulster Bank main account | £9,612.77 |
| AIB NI Development Fund account | £23,455.76 |
| Total cash at bank | £33,068.53 |
Liabilities
Liability Amount Known liabilities of 31[st] August 2025 £0.00
Note
The trustees are not aware of any significant liabilities at the year end beyond normal operational commitments.
This statement should be read alongside the receipts and payments accounts for the year ended 31[st] August 2025.
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